Furosemide 40 mg Tablets — Generic For Lasix — Leading Pharma

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Furosemide tablets are a diuretic medicine used to help remove extra fluid from the body. The label says they are used in adults and pediatric patients for edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease, including nephrotic syndrome. In adults, they may also be used to treat high blood pressure, alone or with other antihypertensive medicines.

The label warns that furosemide is a potent diuretic and, if too much is given, it can cause major loss of water and electrolytes. Careful medical supervision is required, and the dose must be adjusted to the individual patient.

Furosemide should not be used in patients with anuria or in people with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide. The label also warns about risks such as dehydration, low potassium, hearing problems, and other serious adverse reactions.

Storage Information

Store at 20° -25° C (68° -77° F) [ See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take furosemide exactly as directed; the dose is individualized.
• This medicine can cause increased urination and may lead to loss of water and electrolytes.
• Get up slowly, since postural dizziness or low blood pressure may occur.
• Watch for signs of fluid or electrolyte loss such as thirst, dry mouth, weakness, tiredness, cramps, nausea, or vomiting.
• Tell a healthcare professional if you notice ringing in the ears, hearing changes, or dizziness.
• The label says blood sugar may increase; people with diabetes may need monitoring of urine and blood glucose.
• Avoid taking furosemide with ethacrynic acid; the label also warns about interactions with aminoglycosides, lithium, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, NSAIDs, and some other medicines.
• Use caution with sunlight exposure, since the skin may be more sensitive to sunlight.
• Do not use if there is an allergy to furosemide or a history of anuria, per the label.
• If side effects are moderate or severe, the label says the dose should be reduced or therapy withdrawn.

Helpful Patient Education

Furosemide tablets, USP are a prescription diuretic available in 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg strengths. The DailyMed label describes use for edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome. In adults, furosemide tablets may also be used for hypertension, either alone or with other antihypertensive agents.

This educational product information summarizes label-based safety points, including the need for careful medical supervision, monitoring for fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and awareness of important drug interactions and adverse reactions. It is intended to help patients and caregivers understand the labeled uses, warnings, and precautions for this medication.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-18 02:45:39